Vaticano: Papa denuncia redes criminosas e abusos de poder que matam cristãos

In brief

Pope Francis denounced the killing of Christians for political and criminal reasons during a Congress in Vatican City on September 16, 2026. He stated that many people are killed due to abuses of power or by criminal organizations because their Christian faith stands in contrast to these groups.

The Pope called for the world to recognize these individuals as the new martyrs of the 21st century amidst global conflicts.